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Asahi Pentax ZX-30 Operating Manual

1. Shutter curtains p 18 Flash mode button p 32 Eyecup FK p 39 Viewfinder eyepiece Diopter adjustment lever p 23 Memory lock button p 57 94 Film information window amp Pressure plate 23 Back cover p 18 Film leader end mark p 19 Battery chamber cover screw p 12 Battery chamber cover p 12 Sprocket p 19 gt Tripod socket DX information p 19 77 KS je Qs KS LCD PANEL INDICATION All indications will not actually appear simultane 9 C euo Z ously as shown m Tv B a 5n n n MEF m TI 3 Flash status information p 25 36 Exposure compensation p 55 Flash disable information p 26 A Film status information p 20 21 Red eye reduction flash indication p 32 BB Exposure counter p 20 and exposure Automatic flash information p 25 compensation value p 55 ISO Manual set film speed p 64 8860 Shutter speed LCD Liquid Crystal Display 0 Battery exhaustion warning p 13 When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures i Audible PCV signal p 56 over approximately 60 it may blacken but Ci Consecutive shooting p 38 when the temperature normalizes it should return Self timer p 38 to normal Multiple exposure shooting p 40 a B B Aperture value I a c M D E CREE VIEWFINDER INDICATION C 3 Autofocus AF fr
2. 2 9 appears on the LCD panel THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE 3 THE AUTOFOCUS m eam Gp Ave ai D o 3 m Depress the drive button until L appears on For autofocus operation set the focus mode S the LCD panel switch to AF When you depress the shutter a release button halfway down the lens auto 9 e One picture is taken each time the shutter matically focuses 7 release button is depressed T See page 37 for other available function Set the focus mode switch to AF 5 z g e See page 58 for manual focusing USING ZOOM LENSES Telephoto Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger telephoto and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller wide angle The smaller the number on the zoom scale the wider the angle Conversely the larger the num ber the more magnified the image appears e The Image Size Tracking Mode Zoom Clip Mode Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA power zoom lens is attached DNILOOHS NOILVH3dO 2ISV8g I Wide angle HOLDING THE CAMERA Camera held horizontally For best results be sure to hold the camera correctly as shown in the illustrations Hold the camera firmly with your left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in the illustrations While taking a picture hold your breath and gen tly depress the shutter release button Sudden force on t
3. PENTAX 2X307 Congratulations on your purchase of this camera and welcome to the exciting world of Pentax auto focus photography This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of sophistication and performance Incorporating a broad range of advanced tech nologies and highly accurate automation this camera will perform superbly for the most exacting photographer This camera does not operate when the lens aperture ring is set to any position other than the A position or if used with a lens that does not have the A position Read this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use Illustrations in this operating manual are the data function Icon indicators used in this manual Operation direction CO Oo re I EE SLL 3 Automatic operation Attention Lamp blinking Correct incorrect Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficul ties with or actual damage to your Pentax camera We do not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of lenses and accessories made by other manu facturers rg FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation please be sure to follow pre cautions given on this
4. 2 6 12 8ft 2 6 18 4ft approx 0 8 3 3m 0 8 4 8m 2 6 10 8ft 2 6 15 7ft approx 0 7 2 4m 0 7 4 0m 2 3 7 9ft 2 3 13 1ft approx 0 7 2 0m 0 7 4 0m 2 3 6 6ft 2 3 13 1ft The effective range of the flash depends on the maximum aperture of the lens is in use A lens with a maximum aperture of f 1 4 is marked as 1 1 4 on its barrel e This effective range table is only applicable when the exposure mode is set to the Picture Mode When any other exposure mode is used see page 62 e The minimum effective range is always 0 7m 2 3ft even if a lens with a maximum aperture f 2 8 or smaller is in use When a subject is shot at a distance closer than 0 7m 2 6ft the correct exposure cannot be obtained and you will see vignetting in the picture corners 9NILOOHS NOl1VH3dO SISVE NET FLASH RECOMMENDED INFORMATION 5NILOOHS NOILYH3dO O2ISVg The flash recommended indicator 4 on the LCD panel and the indicator in the viewfinder blink when you attempt to take a picture in low light to warn you of possible camera shake ein the Shutter Priority AE Mode Tv and Metered Manual Mode M the flash recom mended indicator blinks only when attempting to photograph a subject in a backlit situation The indicator in the viewfinder stops blinking when the flash is fully charged Inappropriate lens warning when the built in flash is used When using an inappropr
5. DATE SNOl1VH3dO Q3ONVAQV l Adjusting the hour minute 1 2 Press the DATE button repeatedly until the time is displayed Press the SELECT button to make the hour minute or second you want to change blink The digits blink in the following order Hour Minutes Hour Change the data hour or minute with the ADJUST button To change the second press the SELECT button until will blink and then press the ADJUST button in sync with a time signal to set the second to zero Press the SELECT button to stop the adjust ed hour minute from blinking SELECT T Operational precautions The working temperature for data printing is 0 C 50 C 32 F 122 F e Use DX coded films with ISO rating from 25 1600 e If high speed film with an ISO rating of 1000 or faster is used the imprinted characters may blur If film with ISO rating of 50 or slower is used the printed characters may be dark or dim e f you release the shutter while the blinking data is being corrected the data cannot be imprinted INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN THE BATA BACK Replace the battery when the data information on a picture or the LCD panel becomes weak or invis ible The battery will last for approximately 3 years The data back uses one 3V lithium battery type CR2025 1 Ensure that a film is not loaded then open the back cover 2 Loosen the battery cover fixing screw
6. Exposure is being used another position 4p in the viewfinder blinks The subject is too close or difficult to aut Focus manually by using P 59 ofocus the matte field The built in flash does not charge 9 on the LCD panel blinking Replace the battery R12 The built in flash does not activate The mode dial is set to 9 Set the mode dial to when the flash pop up button is another position P 25 depressed The built in flash does not pop up The mode dial is set to Tv Av or Set the exposure mode to automatically M Picture Mode The different type of Hotshoe cover has been attached The built in flash does not dis When EMD appears on the LCD panel charge even if the flash is upped the built in flash does not discharge position because the flash light is not required The power zoom system does not function In rare cases the camera may not operate correctly due to statistic electricity This can be remedied by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again EO Ca OT IC SH3H 1O l SPECIFICATIONS sexo III Type TTL autofocus auto exposure 35mm SLR with built in TTL auto flash RTF Format 24x36mm Usable Film 35mm perforated cartridge film DX coded film with ISO 25 5000 non DX coded films with ISO 6 6400 Exposure Modes Picture Mode Green Operatio
7. is used the camera uses the shutter speed of 1 100 second Note that the slowest shutter speed in the Night scene Program Mode 4 is 1 second When using the Shutter Priority AE Mode e When taking a fast moving subject you can increase a subjectis blur effect e Shutter speeds slower than 1 100 of second can be set e In this mode the aperture automatically changes according to the ambient brightness making flash photography easy When using the Aperture Priority AE Mode e in this mode the shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness making flash photography easy The shutter speed changes in the range of 1 100 sec to a slower shutter speed which does not cause camera shake The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use The shutter speed of 1 100 sec is automatically set when a Pentax A lens is in use When a Pentax A lens is used or the Action Program Mode X is used the camera uses the shutter speed of 1 100 sec ond Metered Manual Mode e When using the built in flash in the Metered Manual Mode any combination of aperture and shutter speed slower than 1 100 can be set In this mode the exposure of the background can be controlled by the manual exposure while the flash properly exposes the foreground subject SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAGV l SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAQY Calculating the flash effective distance according to the camera to subject distance M
8. Handle it with great care Precautions when taking pictures Do not use the camera where it may come in con tact with rain water or any other liquid because the camera is not weather water or liquid resistant Should the camera get wet from rain splashing water or any other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects If the camera suffers a shock or impact take it to a Pentax service center for inspection Be careful not to subject the camera to strong vibra tions shock or pressure Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it in a motorcycle car boat etc Condensation on the interior or exterior of the cam era may be extremely harmful to the camera mech anism as it may cause rust Furthermore if the camera is taken from warm temperature to a sub freezing one or vice versa the formation of icelets may cause damage In such a case put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any changes in temperature difference is minimized Do not remove it from the bag until temperature has stabi lized Regular size color prints may cut off what appears on the extreme edges of the film frame Compose your picture with a margin of safety at the edges Precautions for storage Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature are very high such as in a car Do not store the camera in a closet with
9. The effective range of AF illuminator is approx 1m to 5m e The AF illuminator of the built in flash does not work if you use the soptbeam of the external flash such as the AF500FTZ or AF330FTZ flash e The AF illuminator does not work either when the Action Program Mode has been selected the focus mode switch has been set to the MF posi tion or when the flash disable mode has been selected e The external flash discharges if the AF illumina tor works when the AF500FTZ is attached and the slave flash function is in use You should therefore set the focus mode switch to the MF position before using the slave function Red eye Reduction Flash Function This camera includes a red eye reduction flash function which reduces the red eye phenomenon utilizing preflash In this mode the preflash is dis charged just before the shutter is released which reduces the diameter of the pupil of the eye Then the main flash is discharged while the pupils are smaller which in turn reduces the red eye effect About Red eye Phenomenon Shooting portraits with flash in a dark environment often causes a subject s eyes to turn out reddish in the print This phenomenon commonly known as Red Eye is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of your subjects eye It can be reduced by taking the photo in a brighter light condition or by shooting with a wider angle lens at a closer distance or by employing the red eye red
10. X X TYPE A Built in flash TYPE B AF500FTZ AF330FTZ TYPE C AF400FTZ AF240FT TYPE D AF400T AF280T AF220T AF200T AFOBOC AF140C AF200SA AF201SA TYPE E AF200S AF160 AF 140 Notes 1 When using the AF280T or AF4OOT with the flash confirmation OFF and TTL mode set 2 When using a Type D flash except AF200SA and AF 201SA in the MS Manual Sync or M Manual Mode or when using a Type E flash set the camera s exposure mode to the Aperture Priority AE Mode Metered Manual or Bulb Exposure Mode other can not be used because the actual required aperture value may change 3 Except AF200SA and AF201SA 4 The shutter speed is 1 60 of second or slower 5 Trailing shutter curtain sync flash combined with TYPE B or TYPE C flash Using other type of a flash Use of non Pentax flash units may damage the camera For the best results use a Pentax ded icated flash unit DAYLIGHT SYNC SHOOTING Purpose In daylight conditions when a portrait picture s taken with a person s face cast in shadow dis charging the flash will eliminate the shadow 1 Depress the flash pop up button 2 Confirm either the built in or external flash is fully charged 3 Take a picture f the background is too bright it may be overex posed e When taking a daylight sync photograph with the mode mode dial set to the flash may not discharge SNOI1IVH3dO Q39NVAGV With Daylight Syn
11. adjusted Select a darker subject if it is too bright or use a flash if it is too dark SNOILVHz3dO Q3ONVAGV j SNOlILVU3dO OJONVAOV I i Using the Shutter Priority AE Mode Purpose When the desired shutter speed is selected the appropriate aperture is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject This mode is suitable for freezing the action with a fast shutter speed or capturing a flowing dynamic image with a slow shutter speed How to set 1 Set the lens aperture ring to A 2 Set the mode dial to Tv 3 Select the desired shutter speed by moving the select switch v 5o o x A55 a When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter speed and aperture value will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel The bar underneath the shutter speed indicates that you can change the shutter speed Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the shutter speed and aperture setting in the viewfinder blink When the subject is too bright choose a faster shutter speed If it is too dark choose a slower shutter speed When the shutter speed indication stops blinking you can take the picture If both selected shutter speed and aperture blink it means that the exposure is out of metering range unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the shutter speed is adjusted Select a darker subject
12. both standard format mode and panorama format mode Year month day day month year month day year day hour minute blank SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAQV SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAQV Notes on accessories The camera does not operate when a lens with the following conditions attached 1 When a lens which does not have the A position on the aperture ring is attached 2 When an F FA or A lens is attached with the aperture ring set other than the A position 3 F or FA85mm f 2 8 Soft lens and FA28mm f 2 8 Soft lens cannot be used because these lenses do not have the A position on the aperture ring The camera does not operate with the follow ing accessories used Accessories for close up photography Auto extension tube set K Auto extension tube K 50mm Auto extension tube K 100mm Helicoid extension tube K Auto bellows A 49mm and 52mm Reverse adapter K Extension tube K Microscope adapter K Mount adapters Adapter K for 645 lens 67 lens adapter K When the refconverter A is used it may interfere with the camera when you open or close the back cover Remove the refconvereter A before opening or closing the back cover When the special effect filter or Magic Image Attachment or Stereo Adapter is used the auto focusing and manual focusing with the in focus indicator in the viewfinder do not operate Use the manual focus mode to focus on the sub ject with the aid of the matte field
13. function or the viewfinder s in focus indicator cannot be used for focus confirmation for the following reasons focus on the subject in the manual focus mode with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder as you would with a non AF SLR camera a The in focus indicator blinks because the subject is difficult to autofocus b The maximum aperture of the lens in use is smaller than f 5 6 e When the special effect filter or Magic Image Attachment or Stereo Adapter is used the aut ofocusing and manual focusing with the in focus indicator in the viewfinder do not operate Use the manula focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field surrounding the autofocus frame Focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF 2 While looking through the viewfinder turn the focusing ring to the right or left until the image in the viewfinder is clearest Using the snap in focus function When the subject comes to the point where the lens was prefocused the shutter is automatically released How to use 1 Usean A lens 2 Set the focus mode switch to AF 3 Focus at the point where you wish to cap ture the subject 4 Using the optional Cable Switch F keep the trigger release button depressed so that the autofocus and metering systems stay active 5 The camera releases the shutter automati cally when the subject comes into focus at the po
14. if the subject is too bright Use a flash if it is too dark SNOILIVH3dO GZJONVAGY SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAGV oN Using the Metered Manual Mode Purpose The manual exposure mode is a convenient expo sure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking creatively under or over exposed pho tographs How to set 1 Set the lens aperture ring to A 2 Set the mode dial to M J Move the select switch to change the shut ter speed 4 Move the select switch while holding the exposure compensation button to change the aperture cm e FG wn b a FS 6 Tye Ww CORRECT OVER UNDER 5 The dot displayed in the center of the bar graph indicates the correct exposure When the dots are displayed to the side on the bar graph it indicates overexposure and when the dots are displayed to the side it indicates underexposure Moving one dot on the bar graph indicates 0 5 step 0 5EV When under or over exposure is set beyond 2 or 2 steps SEV or indicator will blink When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter speed and aperture value will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel The bar underneath the shutter speed indicates that you can change the shutter speed e he memory lock does not operate in the Metered Manual Mode Exposure Warning If th
15. loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defec tive material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manu facturer or its representatives under all guaran tees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized Pentax service facil ities WARRANTY POLICY Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representa tives of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage pre paid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the war ranty period regular handling and servicing fees may b
16. moth balls or in an area where chemicals are handled Store it in a place with good dry air circulation to prevent the growth of fungus Precautions for proper care Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with your finger or any other object Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accu mulated on the lens or viewfinder Never use solvents such as paint thinner alcohol or benzene to clean the camera Electrical problems may often be caused by water dirt or dust at points of electrical contact Also check for battery leakage traces of dirt or grease or cor rosion due to salinity or gas If you cannot correct the problems have your camera inspected at a Pentax service center Repairs of this nature are not covered under the terms of the warranty and charges may be assessed Other precautions e This camera does not operate when the lens aperture ring is set to any position other than the A position or if used with a lens that does not have the A position e The temperature range at which this camera func tions properly is 50 c to 10 c 122 F to 14 F e A camera which has been submerged in water usu ally cannot be repaired If such an accident should occur it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately e To maintain optimum performance it is recom mended that the camera be inspected every one or two years If the camera has not been used for an extended period or is being prepared for an
17. page A WARNING This mark indicates precautions that if not followed could result in serious injury to the operator A CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that if not followed could result in minor or medium injury to the operat A WARNING e The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts Never attempt to dis assemble the camera yourself e Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for some other reason as there is danger of an electric shock e Wrapping the strap around your neck is danger ous Make sure that small children do not get the strap caught around their neck e Do not look directly at the sun through the cam era as viewing the sun for may damage your eyes and or parts of the camera e g shutter blades etc e Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of chil dren Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed or or damage to the equipment A CAUTION e Do not use the flash near anyone s eyes as it may hurt them Be particularly careful with the flash around infants e Never try to disassemble short or recharge the battery Also do not dispose of the battery in fire as it may explode e Remove the batteries from the camera immedi ately if they become hot or begin to smoke Be careful not burn yourself during removal o M Your Pentax camera is a high precision mecha nism
18. self timer and auto pop up flash function of the built in flash will be re set The optional AA Battery Pack FG is also avail able for this camera instead of using the lithium batteries Replace two batteries at the same time Do not mix battery brands type or an old battery with a new one 20 C 68 F General existing light photography about 120 rolls using flash 5096 of the times about 20 rolls Flash photography Bulb exposure time Battery Life using 24 exposure film rolls at General existing light photography about 30 rolls Flash photography about 15 roils Flash photography using flash 100 of the times Bulb exposure time about 2 hours CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing may vary drastically depending on usage of auto focus built in flash and external conditions such Battery Life using 24 exposure film rolls at Flash photography using flash 10096 of the times 10 CA4 F using flash 5096 of the times conditions Actual battery life and performance as temperature and freshness of the battery auo Low Battery Warning When the batteries are nearly exhausted the bat tery symbol 1 appears on the LCD panel to warn you Replace the batteries as soon as possi ble Even if the low battery symbol appears expo sure will be correct as long as the shutter can be released It is recommended to replace the bat teries as soon as po
19. surrounding the autofocus frame Using a Polarizing Filter When using an ordinary polarizing filter the half mirror incorporated into the autofocus system reduces the effectiveness of the autofocus func tion when used in combination with an ordinary polarizing filter Use a CIRCULAR POLARIZING FILTER for proper autofocus operation CAMERA CASE The soft case is available as an option and con sists of a front and a back cover 1 Open the front cover and place the camera body in the back cover 2 Attach the front case 3 There is a pocket on the front case so you can store the lens cap e Do not store the filter in the pocket The filter could break if bumped Choose one of the front cases in accordance with the table to the right e The back case is the same back case indicated with the Soft case S M and L Front case comes in three sizes S M and L Applicable F FA lens 20mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 43mm limited 50mm f i 4 f 1 7 77mm Limited 135mm Fish Eye Zoom 17 28mm Zoom 20 35mm Zoom 28 70mm f 4 Zoom 28 80mm 1 3 5 5 6 Zoom 35 80mm Macro 50mm Macro 100mm f 3 5 Soft 28mm Soft 85mm 85mm f 1 4 Zoom 28 105mm Zoom 28 200mm FKL Macro 100mm f 2 8 Zoom 70 200mm Zoom 80 200mm f 4 7 5 6 SNOILVH3dO GQ3ONVAQV IV OTHERS TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may be easily remedied Here are some problems that may occur and their remedies Before contacting a Pen
20. the various flash Modes 32 AF illuminator 33 About Red eye Reduction Flash Function 33 Activate the built in flash manualy 34 Flash recommended information 36 IIl ADVANCED OPERATION 37 75 Selecting a Drive Mode m 37 s Consecutive Frame Mode 38 e Self Timer Mode MM 38 Multi Exposure Mode HH 40 Using the Picture Mode m 41 e Green Operation Mode 42 Portrait Program Mode ee 43 e Landscape Program Mode 44 e Close up Program Mode 45 e Action Program Mode ee 46 e Night scene Program Mode 47 Selecting an Exposure Mode 48 Using the Aperture Priority AE Mode 48 e Using the Shutter Priority AE Mode 50 e Using the Metered Manual Mode 52 Bulb Exposure Mode 54 About Exposure Compensation 55 Turning off the audible PCV signal 56 Memory lock function een 57 p A Manual focusing eem 58 e Using the snap in focus function 59 e Hard To Autofocus Subjects 60 Advanced operation for t
21. TION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER SH3H LO 4 FN N 7 i n 1 Fd VH c r o gt 41 To OS OTE OF ONE r x t E HE o o t z Oo oO fo o o s 5 E O 3 IZ 5 LLLA S f o O I TT lt A Il OTHERS Action Program Mode i 12 13 1 1 sec Ws 15s 8s ds 25 is 2 4 8 15 W 60 125 250 500 1X0 200 At ISO 100 with FA35 80mm f 4 5 6 lens Close up Program Mode amp 6 7 B 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 EV 1 sa 4 3 22 2 16 NS S BY SS 1 sec 30s 15s 8s 4s 25 15 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 DO iO 2000 At ISO 100 with FA35 80mm f 4 5 6 lens SHIHLO SHu3H LO All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or work manship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defec tive parts will be replaced without cost to you with in that period provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corro Sion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representa tives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or
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23. ame p 30 gas Fag ce amp 3e vie X a Shutter speed Aperture value Green Operation Mode p 24 42 Portrait Program Mode p 43 Landscape Program Mode p 44 Close up Program Mode p 45 Action Program Mode p 46 Night scene Program Mode p 47 Flash status information p 32 36 In Focus indicator p 59 Memory lock function p 57 Bar graph p 53 55 MULTI 6 SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates six segment TTL meter ing system Light values are measured in six seg ments within the image field enabling an optional exposure to be made under a variety of lighting conditions With multi 6 segment metering the camera records the brightness in six zones within the image field and will properly expose the sub ject The multi 6 segment metering system also calculates exposure values for a scene to auto matically compensate for high contrast and other difficult lighting conditions Even a beginner can achieve results with ease CNN Q aay Function Lens Mount type Autofocus Lens only Lens with AF Adapter 1 7X Manual focus with FI 3 e with Matte field Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Picture Mode Aperture Priority AE Shutter Priority AE E Exposure 111 Auto pop up built in flash m
24. as indicated in the chart Day Hour Day Month Year Minute i uy No data Month Day Year M on the LCD indicates Month e Year 2000 will imprint 00 Jon pictures As shutter is released the bar mark in the display blinks for a few seconds that the data has been imprinted e indicates that no data will be imprint ed e If there is a white or yellow object in the corner of the picture where the data is imprinting the data may be difficult to read When composing your photograph try to avoid brightly colored subject in that corner e To adjust the data see page 65 e The data back operates on a 3V lithium battery If the data imprinted on the picture or the data displayed on the LCD panel become weak or invisible the battery may need replacing To replace the battery see page 67 e n the Multi Exposure Mode the data will not be imprinted NOILVHuVdaud NOI1VH3dO OISVa NOILVHVdaud NOILLYH3dO DISVYA We suggest that you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with its operations Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use DX coded films with ISO ratings from 25 to 5000 e When DX coded film is used the correct film speed is automatically set for the camera If you use a non DX coded film you can set the film Speed manually See page 64 Before loading film for the first time after pur chase open the back cover and rem
25. aximum flash distance Guide Number Selected aperture Minimum flash distance Maximum flash distance 5 When the distance to the subject is less than 0 7m 2 3ft the flash cannot be used If the flash is used with in that distance it causes vignetting in the picture cor ners light is distributed unevenly and the picture may be overexposed The value 5 used in the formula above was obtained from the built in flash The guide number GN depends upon the film Speed used as shown below ISO200 gt GN15 6 18025 gt GN55 3 ISO50 gt GN78 80400 gt GN22 pes B IS0100 gt GN If an ISO100 film is used at an aperture of f 2 8 the flash effective distance is obtained as follows Guide Number 11 f 2 8 3 9m 3 9 5 0 8m Thus the flash effective distance is from approx 0 8m to 3 9m Calculating the aperture according to the cam era to subject distance Aperture Guide Number Camera to subject distance If the calculated aperture value is different than an indi cated f stop in the viewfinder for instance f 3 choose the next smallest aperture indication f2 8 in this case COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT IN FLASH O compatible x incompatible because of vignetting BE Lens Name Compatibility F Fish Eye Zoom 17 28mm 1 3 5 4 5 X FA Zoom 20 35mm f 4 A 1 FA Zoom 28 70mm f 4 O FA Zoom 28 70mm f 2 8 x FA Zoom 28 80mm 3 5 5 6 A 2 FA Zoom 28 105m
26. c SNOILVH3d0 Q39NVAGV die s Purpose It is possible to balance the exposure of a fore ground subject against a dimly lit background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow shutter speed to expose the low light background How to set With the Night scene Program Mode set 1 Set the mode dial to g 2 Set the lens aperture ring to A 3 Before shooting confirm that the flash is fully charged SLOW SPEED SYNC SHOOTING In this mode the shutter speed automatically changes with ambient brightness The shutter speed changes in the range from 1 100 sec to 1 second When the flash does not pop up in the step 3 push the flash pop up button to activate the flash How to set With the Metered Manual Mode set 1 Depress the flash pop up button to activate the built in flash 2 Set the camera s exposure mode to the Metered Manual Mode 3 Select an appropriate shutter speed slower than 1 100 of second and aperture combi nation for a correct exposure 4 Before shooting confirm that the flash is fully charged Note The slow speed sync can also be used with the Shutter Priority AE Mode set Confirm that the exposure warning Blinking aperture setting is not appearing in the viewfinder In the slow shutter sync shooting use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL A number of dedicated accessories are available for t
27. e charged by the manufacturer s represen tatives in that country Notwithstanding this your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be ser viced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and cus toms clearance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipt or bills covering the pur chase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufac turers authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quo tation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the ser vice station to proceed with the servicing The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of pur chase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interferenc
28. e subject is too bright or too dark both shutter speed and aperture setting will blink in the viewfinder as a warning as shown It means that the exposure is out of metering range unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is adjusted Select a darker subject or use a flash if it is too dark SNOILVH3dO Q3ONVAQV SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAQV Bulb Exposure Mode Purpose This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is held down How to set 1 With the Metered Manual Mode set move the select lever to change the shutter speed until bu appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel 2 When using this mode use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach the optional Cable Switch F after removing the Release Socket Cap F The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button held down Up to approx 8 hours of time exposure are pos sible with a new lithium battery at room temper atures The memory lock does not operate in the Buld Exposure Mode Purpose The exposure compensation allows you to delib erately overexposure brighten or underexpo sure darken a subject or compensate for difficult lighting conditions which may fool the camera s built in exposure meter How to set 1 While holding down the exposure compen sation button move the select switch
29. e that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party respon sible for compliance could void the user s authority to oper ate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide rea sonable protection against harmful interference in a residen tial installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications However there is no guar antee that interference will not occur in a particular installa tion If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations SHu3H lO MEMO MEMO Asahi Optical Co Ltd 11 1 Nagata cho 1 chome Chiyod
30. f a tripod is recommended e The Green Operation Mode is automatically set when the built in flash is not in use SNOIJVH3dO Q3O9NVAQV i f i SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAQV i I I SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE Using the Aperture Priority AE Mode Purpose When the desired aperture is selected an appro priate shutter speed is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure This mode is ideal for shooting landscapes with increased depth of field or a portrait against a blurred background How to set 1 Set the lens aperture ring to A 2 Set the mode dial to AV 3 Select the desired aperture by moving the select switch OFF ON rud ETIN S r Nd M When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter speed and aperture value will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel The bar underneath the aperture value indicates that you can change the aperture setting Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as a warning as shown When the subject is too bright choose a smaller aperture if available when it is too dark choose a larger aperture if available When the shutter speed indi cation stops blinking you can take the picture If both shutter and aperture blink it means that the exposure is out of metering range unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is
31. finder and take the picture elf the shutter release button is depressed halfway down while the memory lock timer is operating the memorized meter reading will remain even if the memory lock button is released When the memory lock button is depressed the audible PCV signal is heard This PCV signal can be turned off See page 56 The auto pop up built in flash function does not work while the memory lock is used e The memory lock function dose not operete in the Metered Manual Mode and Buld Mode commun ox a gt z gt m o D m gt z o SNOlLVUu3dO Q39NVAGV Using a manual focus lens When mounting an A lens with a maximum aper ture of f 5 6 or larger f 1 2 to f 5 6 you can use the manual focus mode to focus the lens with the aid of the in focus indicator in the viewfinder MANUAL FOCUSING How to focus 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF 2 While looking through the viewfinder turn the focusing ring to the right or left while holding the shutter release button halfway down 3 When the subject comes into focus the in focus indicator lights up in the viewfinder Depress the shutter release but ton fully to take the photograph When the subject comes into focus an audible PCV signal is heard The audible PCV signal can be canceled See page 56 When the autofocus mode or the in focus indi cator is unsuitable for focusing When the autofocus
32. he Built in Retractable Flash RTF eeeneenn en 61 Compatibility of F and FA lenses with the built in dla ST stars s ei ep depen oup ens 63 Setting the film speed ISO manually 64 Data Back optional e HMM 65 Installing the battery in the Data Back 67 Using a Pentax Dedicated Auto Flash Unit 68 e Contrast Control Sync Flash Photography 69 e Overview of flash function 70 Daylight sync shooting mH 71 Slow shutter sync shooting e 72 Accessories optional en 73 Camera CASE eeeeeeeeeee nnne eene 75 IV OTHERS nme 76 82 Troubleshooting ee ven 76 Specifications mmm 78 Program line eeeren m em 80 Warranty policy eee 82 NEN NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I Select switch Shutter release button Drive mode button p 38 40 Flash mode button p 25 LCD panel Main switch p 16 Hot shoe Built in flash Exposure mode indicator Mode dial p 24 41 48 strap lug p 11 Release socket Back cover release lever p 18 Exposure compensation button p 55 Mid roll rewind button p 22 Focus mode switch p 27 58 Mirror AF coupler Lens information contacts Lens lock button p 14 Lens mount index 560000000 9600000000ce6 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS ll
33. he frame and depress the shut ter release button to shoot the second shot The exposure counter on the LCD panel stops blinking The single frame shooting will be restored 100 wA EO S To exposure the third shot or more depress the drive button to stop Gi blinking and repeat step 3 In this mode the data will not be imprinted USING THE PICTURE MODE You can select your desired Picture Mode by turn How to set ing the mode dial The picture mode has a total 7 1 Set the lens aperture ring to A modes as follows See details for each mode on 2 Set the mode dial to the desired exposure page 26 and 42 to 47 mode Green Operation Portrait Program Landscape Program Action Program Close up Program Night scene Flash Disable Mode Mode L Mode 1 Program Mode gt SNOlILVH3dO Q3ONVAGV l The shutter cannot be released when the lens aperture ring is set to any position other than the A position or if used with a lens that does not have the A position SNOl1VH3dO Q39NVAQV Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the shutter speed and aperture setting in the viewfinder will blink If the subject is too bright select a darker subject Use a flash if the subject is too dark w igo Avec a Green Operation Mode For easy picture taking use the Green Operation Mode You simply depress the shutter release but ton The camera selects the best combinatio
34. he shutter release button will cause cam era shake making the picture blurred Camera held vertically e To reduce camera shake support your body or the camera on a solid object a table tree or a wall for instance When using an ultra telephoto lens a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake e Although there are individual differences among photographers in general the shutter speed for a hand held camera is the inverse of the focal length For example 1 50 of second when the focal length is 50mm and 1 100 of second when itis 100mm A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than this ONILOOHS NOI1VH3dO OISV8 5NILOOHS NOILYH3dO 2ISV8 f d Confirm that the focus mode switch has been set to AF and the lens aperture ring has been setto A 1 Focus on the subject with the Autofocus AF frame C 3 indicated in red in the pho tograph When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the lens automat ically focuses 2 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter speed aperture setting and selected picture mode are displayed in the viewfinder 3 When the subject is in focus the focus indi cator lights up and an audible PCV beeping signal is emitted The subject will be in focus within the AF frame As this camera has a wide area of AF frame the subject will be foc
35. his camera Cable Switch F A shutter release cord designed for use with the MZ 30 ZX 30 MZ 7 ZX 7 MZ 10 ZX 10 ZX 50 MZ 50 MZ 5 ZX 5x Z1 P PZ 1P s Magnifier Fe A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder AFSOOFTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with a built in AF spotbeam and large guide number of 50 in meters ISO 100 It fea tures the slave sync flash function multiple flash burst contrast control sync flash leading trailing curtain sync flash mode e AF330FTZ ATTL Auto Zoom flash with a built in AF spotbeam and guide number of 33 in meters ISO 100 It features the contrast control sync flash leading trailing curtain sync flash mode AF220T A TTL Auto flash not TTL with a guide number of 22 in meters ISO 100 AF201SA An auto flash with a guide number of 20 in meters ISO 100 e Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with the guide numbers 14 in meters ISO 100 AF Adapter 1 7X An adapter for autofocus photography using a non aut ofocus lens with a maximum aperture of f 2 8 or larger Refconverter A Right angle finder which attaches to the grooves on both sides of the viewfinder The viewfinder magnifica tion is able to switch from 1X to 2X AA Battery Pack Fc The battery pack which takes four AA batteries can attach at the bottom of the camera instead of using the lithium batteries e Data Back FJ Allowing you to print one of the following modes on the film
36. iate F or FA lens 5 will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down For more details on COMPATIBIL ITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT IN FLASH see page 63 Taking a picture while this warning is displayed may cause vignetting in the picture corners or semi circular vignetting at the bottom of the pic ture When lenses other than an F or FA are used this warning will not appear IIl ADVANCED OPERATIONS SELECTING A DRIVE MODE This camera has a total of four drive modes as shown Types of Drive Modes Single Frame Mode C One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is depressed Consecutive Frame Mode Pictures can be taken consecutively while holding down the shutter release button See page 38 Self timer Mode A picture will be taken with a 12 second delay See page 38 Multiple Exposure Mode mi See page 40 for more details SNOILVH3dO Q3ONVAGQV SNOI Vu3dO Q39NVAQV Avee a__t Consecutive Frame Mode Consecutive pictures can be taken by holding down the shutter release button How to set Depress the drive mode button until GQ appears on the LCD panel The camera focuses on the subject frame by frame in this mode e The shutter cannot be released while the built in flash is being charged Self timer Mode The self timer mode delays the shutter release and is usefu
37. impor tant photographic session it is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it e Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of this product in an industrial or commercial application may not be covered under the terms of the Pentax warranty e The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of defects in materials or workmanship Damage of any kind cannot be repaired at no charge under the terms of the warranty If the difficulty is caused as a direct result of the product being used in condi tions as outlined in the Precautions for Your Camera section or any other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will be provid ed EE EE 9 PRECAUTION FOR BATTERY USEGE Use two 3V lithium batteries CRZ type e Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage overheating explosion etc The battery should be inserted with the and sides facing correctly Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures but will recover in normal tem peratures e Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement con venience when shooting outdoors or while travel ing f the built in flash is used continuously the battery may become warm but it does not mean that the battery is faulty it is one of the battery s character istics e Replace the batteries at the same time Do not mi
38. imultaneously An external flash cannot be used when the built in flash is in its popped up position When the built in flash and the external flash are used simultane ously use the following optional accessories The AF400T flash cannot be used with the built in flash simultaneously because the 4P sync cord B from the AF400T will interrupt the function of the built in flash Hot Shoe Adapter FG Off Camera Shoe Red eye reduction flash function The red eye reduction flash function with an exter nal flash attached can also be used depending on what type of an external flash is attached and it may have any restrictions for usage See page 70 more details The red eye reduction flash function can be used only when the external flash is set to the TTL Auto Mode Trailing Shutter Curtain Flash function When using the built in flash and the external flash simultaneously the trailing shutter curtain flash function for the built in flash also operates when the external flash is set to the trailing shut ter curtain flash function Before shooting confirm that both flash units are fully charged Contrast Control Sync Flash Photography Using the AF330FTZ or AF500FTZ in combination with the built in flash allows twin flash photogra phy contrast control synch flash photography This is based on the difference between the amount of light discharged from two units 1 Put the AF500FTZ or AF330FTZ in the Contrast Control S
39. ind completion of rewinding is displayed on the LCD panel Mid roll rewind button will rewind film in mid roll Exposure Meter TTL multi 6 segment metering Metering range from EVO to EV21 at iSO100 with 50mm f 1 4 lens Exposure Compensation 3EV in 0 5EV step increments Flash Series control Auto pop up TTL Auto Flash RTF Guide number 11 ISO100 m Illumination angle covers 28mm lens angle of view Flash sync shutter in the range from 1 100 sec to a slow er speed Day light sync flash Slow shutter sync flash Contrast control sync flash ISO range 25 800 Automatic flash function Red eye reduction flash function Flash sync Hot shoe with X contact with couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes ISO range 25 800 Red eye reduction flash function Power Source Two 3V lithium batteries CR2 or equivalent Battery Exhaustion Warning Battery exhaustion symbol 1 is lit blinking when the shutter is locked no indication on the Dimension and right hand edge of the viewfinder Weight 135 5mm W x92 0mm H x63 5mm D 5 3 x3 6 x2 5 360g 12 7 oz body only without batteries Date Model Dimension and weight 135 5mm W x92 0mm H x63 5mm 5 3 x3 6 x2 5 375g 13 3 oz Supplied Back cover Interchangeable for replacing with Data Back FJ SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICA
40. int selected SNOIJVH3dO Q32NVAQV SNOl VH3dO Q39NVAOV HARD TO AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS The autofocus system is highly precise but not perfect Depending on the brightness contrast shape and size of your subject the autofocus system may not operate In such a case set the focus mode switch to MF and use the manual focus mode to focus the lens on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder see page 59 Subjects which may fool the autofocus system include a Extremely low contrast subjects such as a white wall in the autofocus frame C 3 b Subjects which don t reflect much light in the autofocus frame C J c Subjects which are moving too fast d Multiple subjects in the foreground and back ground of the autofocus frame C J e Subjects positioned against reflected light or strong backlight or with extremely bright back grounds rm o n n E ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT IN FLASH RTF When using the one of the 6 Picture Modes e The camera automatically chooses an optimum combination of shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness allowing you to take a flash photograph with ease e The shutter speed automatically changes to approximately 1 100 sec or to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake The slow est shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens fitted to the camera When a Pentax A lens is used or the Action Program Mode A
41. ion Set the main switch to the ON position and then depress the mid roll rewind button by using the protruding part of the strap clamp Do not depress the button with an object having a sharp tip Before opening the back cover check that A is blinking ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER Aim the camera at a bright subject While look ing through the viewfinder move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right until the autofocus frame C 3 appears in the sharpest focus Il BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING e ONILOOHS NOI1VH3dO 2ISV8 ENE USING THE GREEN OPERATION MODE DNLILOOHS NOI1VH3dO 2ISV8 Green Operation Mode For easy picture taking use the Green Operation Mode You simpiy depress the shutter release but ton The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting How to set 1 Set the lens aperture ring to the A position 2 Set the mode dial to j To set the lens aperture ring to the A position turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture A lock button on the lens The lens aperture ring must remain set at the A position for the camera to function 3 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway will be displayed in the viewfinder e The shutter speed and aperture setting are also displayed on the LCD panel e The shutter cannot be released when the lens aperture ring is set other than the A posi
42. l for taking group shots that include the photographer The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is depressed How to set 1 Depress the drive mode button until appears on the LCD panel 2 Focus on the subject first using the autofo cus frame and by depressing the shutter release button halfway down Then depress the shutter release button fully When the self timer is in operation the audible PCV signal is heard and the rate increases for the last two seconds e The shutter will be released about 12 seconds later How to cancel To cancel the self timer operation after it has been activated depress the drive mode button until disappears from the LCD panel Underexposure may occur if light enters the viewfinder during self timer operation If you intend to move away from the viewfinder attach the supplied finder cap as shown in the illustra tion e When using accessories such as the finder cap remove the Eyecup FK The Eyecup FK comes from the factory fitted to the camera s viewfinder accessory grooves SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAQV SNOILVH3dO Q39NYVAGV Multi Exposure Mode Procedure 1 Depress the drive button until Gm appears on the LCD panel The frame counter on the LCD panel blinks 2 Depress the shutter release button to shoot an initial exposure The film will not advance The frame counter and fm on the LCD panel blink 3 Recompose t
43. located near the upper left side of the pres sure plate with a Phillips head screwdriver and then remove the battery chamber cover 3 Replace the old battery with a new battery with the side facing up 4 Reinstall the battery chamber cover and tighten the battery chamber fixing screw Note If the data indication does not appear on the LCD panel it means that the battery has not been installed properly After the battery has been replaced adjust the data again SNOILVH3dO Q3ONVAQV NEN USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS SNOILLVH3dO Q39NVAQV If the built in flash is not powerful enough a Pentax dedicated auto flash should be used A Pentax dedicated TTL Auto Flash like the PEN TAX AF FTZ or AF T series flash unit ie AFSOOFTZ AF330FTZ AF220T or AF2807 incor porate the TTL Flash Mode Using the TTL Auto Flash Mode 1 Remove the hot shoe cover FK and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit to the camera 2 Turn the flash ON 3 Set the flash mode to the TTL Auto Mode 4 Confirm that the flash is fully charged 5 Focus on the subject and release the shut ter When the flash is fully charged the ready lamp on the flash unit lights up When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down 5 appears in the viewfinder indicating the flash is ready Note Read the operating manual of the flash unit for more details Using the built in flash and the external flash s
44. m f 4 5 6 IF A 3 FA Zoom 28 200mm f 3 8 5 6 A A F or FA Zoom 35 80mm f 4 5 6 O FA Zoom 70 200mm f 4 5 6 O FA Zoom 80 200mm f 2 8 A 5 FA Zoom 80 320mm f 4 5 5 6 O F or FA Zoom 80 200mm f 4 7 5 6 O F or FA Zoom 100 300mm f 4 5 5 6 O FA Zoom 100 300mm f 4 7 5 8 O F or FA Zoom 250 600mm f 5 6 X FA 20mm f 2 8 X 1 2 Lens Name FA 24mm f 2 FA 28mm f 2 8 FA 35mm f 2 FA 43mm f 1 9 Limited FA 50mm f 1 4 FA 50mm f 1 7 FA 77mm f 1 8 Limited FA 85mm f 1 4 FA 135mm f 2 8 FA 200mm f 2 8 FA 300mm f 2 8 FA 300mm f 4 5 FA 400mm f 5 6 FA 600mm f 4 FA MACRO 50mm f 2 8 FA MACRO 100mm f 2 8 FA MACRO 100mm f 3 5 Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 20 28mm Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 28 35mm when the camera to subject distance is closer arin e Compatibility X O O O ae O 6 8 lt 0 P m X oO 0 8 o J x B 2 O o O than 3m With the focal length set at 35mm it will occur when the camera to subject distance is closer than im Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 28 40mm Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 28 70mm Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 80 90mm SNO VH3dO Q39NVAOV This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film s DX code However the film speed setting can be changed If you use a non DX coded film set the film speed manually How to set 1 Set the
45. mode dial to ISO 2 Move the select switch until the desired ISO is displayed on the LCD panel 3 After the ISO is set set the mode dial to your desired Picture Mode other than ISO SETTING THE FILM SPEED ISO MANUALLY e To change the ISO turn the select switch to the left for a smaller number lower film speed or right for a larger number higher film speed e The shutter cannot be released with the mode dial set at ISO e ISO is displayed on the LCD panel when the film speed is set manually ADJUSTING THE DATA optional If you have purchased your camera as the DATE model version or if you have purchased the Data Back separately the following sec tion applies Note rea press the button with the protrusion part of the camera s strap clamp Do not press the buttons with an object having a sharp tip Adjusting the year month day 1 Press the DATE button repeatedly until the date is displayed 2 Press the SELECT button to make the year month or day you want to change blink The digits blink in the following order Year Month Day Year 3 Change the date with the ADJUST button The digit increases by one each time the ADJUST button is depressed Holding the button for about 2 to 3 seconds will change the digits con tinuously SNOILVH3dO Q3ONVAGV 4 Press the SELECT button to stop the digit from blinking after you have changed the date The adjusted date has been entered
46. n Mode Portrait Program Mode Landscape Program Mode Close up rogram Mode Action Program Mode Night scene Program Mode Shutter Priority AE Mode Aperture Priority AE Mode Metered Manual Mode Bulb Exposure Mode TTL Flash Mode Shutter Electronically controlled vertical run focal plane shutter Electromagnetic release Speed range 1 Auto 1 2000 30 sec stepless 2 Manual 1 2000 30 sec 3 Bulb Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position Lens Mount Pentax Kar bayonet mount K mount with AF coupler lens information contacts Compatible Lens Pentax Karz and Kar Ka lenses are usable Autofocus is possible using AF Adapter with K mount lenses Autofocus System TTL phase matching autofocus system AF operational brightness range EVO to 18 at ISO 100 with f 1 4 lens Focus lock available using shutter release button Focus Mode AF predictive AF provided Manual MF Power Zoom Not available Viewfinder Pentamirror finder Natural Bright Matte focusing screen Field of view 92 Magnification 0 7X with 50mm f 1 4 lens at oo Diopter range 2 to 1m Viewfinder Indication Focus Information In focus Green lamp is lit front or back focus signals and unable to focus indicator Green lamp blinks Shutter speed indication Aperture indication Flash ready indication 5 is lit Bar graph exposure compensation Over or Under expo
47. n of aperture and shutter speed setting How to set Set the mode dial to When the shutter release button is depressed halfway will be displayed in the viewfinder The shutter speed and aperture setting are also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel This mode is suitable for taking portrait photogra phy How to set Set the mode dial to amp When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down amp is displayed in the viewfinder The shutter speed and aperture setting are also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel In this mode the telephoto lens produces a por trait in crisp focus against the out of focus back ground while the wide angle lens enables you to shoot group photography or snapshots in sharp and clear focus with the extended depth of field SNOILVH3dO GSONVACV i i Landscape Program Mode 4 sNouvuado a3oNvaav Il This mode is ideal for landscape photography and Scenic snapshots How to set Set the mode dial to 14 J When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down x is displayed in the viewfind er The shutter speed and aperture setting are also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel Close u p Program Mode This mode is useful for close up photography This mode favors smaller apertures to maximize the depth of field ensuring sharp focus of a close up subject Ho
48. ns down with the mount side facing upward NOIL VHVd3Hd NOI LVH3dO DISVS TURNING ON THE POWER NOLLVHVd3Hd NOILVH3dO 2ISVg 1 The power is turned ON when the main switch is set to ON 2 The power is turned OFF when the main Switch is set to OFF When not in use ensure that the main Switch is set to OFF OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON The shutter release button has two positions Depressing it down halfway first position turns on the exposure meter and autofocus system Depressing it fully second position releases the shutter When taking a picture depress the shutter release button gently to prevent cam era shake To prevent camera shake depress the shutter release button gently Before loading a roll of film slowly depress the shutter release button to learn where the first position is The LCD indication stays on for about 10 sec onds after the button is released from the halfway position Depressing the shutter release button down halfway keeps the LCD indicator on Ty Not pressed Pressed halfway Pressed fully down down first position second position THE DATA BACK optional If you have purchased your camera as the Date version read this section The DATE model records data information on your photographs clearly on each frame that you expose At each press of the DATE button as shown in the illustration the mode on the LCD panel of the Data Back switches
49. ode 5 Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash _ Multi 6 segment metering O O O OlOlO O O xx X 9 NE NE Notes 1 As an F and FA Soft lens do not have the A position on the aperture ring the shutter cannot be released 2 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f 2 8 or larger See AF Adapter operating manual 3 Manual focusing using the focus indicator FI in the viewfinder 4 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or larger 9 Picture Mode only Kar2 and Kar mount lenses are designed to work with the Autofocus SLR camera The A F and FA lenses have the A auto position on the lens aperture ring I BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP y f Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated There is a pocket on the strap so you can store the finder cap release socket cover hot shoe cover or any other small accessory NOLIYHvd 2Hid NOILVH3dO JISVa EET LOADING THE BATTERIES I aN 1 Open the battery chamber s 3 Turn the battery chamber cover by using a coin etc ies CR2 or equivalent as cover screw in the direc as shown in the illustration shown in the illustration tion of the arrow to lock it securely NOl1Vu Vd3Hd NOlIVu3dO 2ISVY When the batteries are replaced the camera settings such as the audible PCV signal switch ing exposure compensation value red eye reduction flash function
50. ove the pro tective card DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS FILM BAONE 1 To open the back cover slide the back cover release lever in the direction of the arrow 2 Place the film cartridge in the film chamber as shown in the illustration Always load and unload film in the shade or by using your body to shade the camera 3 As shown in the illustration pull the film leader out only far enough to reach the take up spool THE SHUTTER CURTAINS ARE FINE PRECI SION MATERIAL DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH YOUR FINGERS OR ANY OTHER OBJECT WHILE LOADING FILM e If vou have pulled out too much film push it back into the cartridge to reduce the slack s The DX information pins in the film chamber are used to read film speed Keep them clean and free from scratches To remove smudges wipe them gently with a soft dry cloth 4 Align the film leader with the film leader end mark Q as shown e Make sure that the film leader is positioned under the film retainer as shown in the illus tration e Make sure that the film perforations properly engage on the sprocket tooth e f the end of the film leader is extremely bent straighten it or cut off the bent portion NOU VHVd3Hd NOILVH3dO 2DISV8 Film loaded with slack No NOLLVHVdaud NOlLVH3dO DISVY Film loaded flat Yes e if the film is not loaded properly a on the LCD panel blinks indicating that the film is not loaded properl
51. r ing the autofocus operation the camera will auto matically switch the focus mode to the predictive autofocus mode to measure the speed of a mov ing subject and predict where it will be at the moment of shutter release to maintain sharp focus on the subject e f the subject is moving too fast the shutter may not be released ONILOOHS NOIIVH3dO OISVE NE THE VARIOUS FLASH MODES The built in flash pops up automatically when Q9 is displayed on the LCD panel But it dis charges only when required Automatic flash function END or S CMD can only be set when the one of the 6 picture modes is set he auto pop up function of the built in flash does not work when the memory lock function is in use he automatic flash function can also be used with the external flash Even if EMO is displayed on the LCD panel the built in flash does not pop up automatically when the external flash has been mounted At each press of the flash mode button the flash mode on the LCD panel switches as shown in the chart ONILOOHS NOILYH3dO 2ISV8 Auto pop up Auto pop up Non auto Non auto pop up pop up Hed eye 4 reduction Redeye reduction AF illuminator If you depress the shutter release button halfway down where it is hard for autofocus to work such as in a dark place the built in flasn discharges continuously to provide illumination making it easy for the autofous to work
52. ssible e When the low battery warning 1 starts blink ing the shutter cannot be released and all indi cators in the viewfinder disappear NOIL VHVdaud NOILVHadO 9ISV8 NOIL VHVd3Hd NOI1YH3dO DISVY N emanan 12224 Mi rnnt A 1 Remove the body mount cap and rear lens cap as shown in the illustration The body mount cap is designed to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the facto ry For storage the optional accessory Body Mount Cap K is available 2 Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount attach the lens to the camera body and turn it fully to the right until you hear a click Ensure that the camera s main switch is in the OFF position before attaching the lens to pre vent unexpected operation of the lens 3 To remove the front lens cap squeeze the tabs on both sides in the direction of the arrow We assume no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers e The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler Dirt dust or corrosion may cause damage to the electrical system Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth How to remove To remove the lens turn it to the left while depressing the lens lock release button e To protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of the lens against damage after removal be sure to set the le
53. sure indication in Metered Manual Mode Green Operation Mode Portrait Program Mode Landscape Program Mode a J Close up Program Mode amp Action Program Mode amp Night scene Program Mode amp J k memory lock indicator External LCD panel Indication Shutter speed Aperture value Built in flash ready indication 5 blinking slowly flash recommended warning blinks rapidly Inappropriate lens waming Red eye reduction flash mode am Auto pop up flash function Flash disable function ISO indication ___ Film status information 0 Battery exhaustion warning Exposure counter en PCV signal indication 4 Exposure compensation Exposure compensation value Self timer Ly Consecutive shooting mh Multiple exposure 79 Self timer Electronically controlled type with delay time of 12 sec Start by depressing of shutter release but ton Operation confirmation By PCV beep tone Cancelable after operation Mirror Instant return mirror with AF secondary mirror Film Loading Film Sa automatically to 1st frame after back cover is closed Film information window is provided Film Wind amp Rewind Auto wind rewind by built in motor Consecutive or Single advance mode Approx 2 frames sec consecutive mode Auto rewinding starts at end of roll Film rew
54. tax service center check the following items Indicators do not appear on No battery has been installed Install the battery the LCD panel The battery is improperly installed Install the battery properly P42 The battery is dead Replace the battery AF frame is not placed over the Move the camera until the AF frame P 30 subject C 3 covers the subject The subject is too close S the camera to subject dis The camera does not focus ance The focus mode is set to MF Set the focus mode switch to AF P 59 Focus manually by using the matte The subject is difficult to autofocus field 1 9 The lens aperture ring is set to Set the lens aperture ring to the A Es zt P 24 41 other than the A position position The accessory such as an exten Detach the accessory from the cam P 74 sion tube is used era The shutter does not The main switch is OFF Turn ON the main switch PG release The low battery warning Q is Replace the battery blinking The battery is improperly installed Install the battery properly The mode dial is set at ISO or Set the mode dial to another posi P 56 64 20 tion Ey ee 9 The main switch is OFF Turn ON the main switch T m D o Symptoms Remedies Remedies Memory lock and exposure com The Mode metered manual mode or Bulb Set the mode dial to oU pr P 52 54 pensation function do not operate
55. tion See page 43 to 47 for any other exposure mode ide 3 SEAT eee ee ees D i e PA C Egon SU EGR s ec Pee iaa Auto pop up flash function The auto pop up flash function operates only with the mode dial is set to amp 21 a A or E 1 Depress the flash mode button until a00 appears on the LCD panel USING SMART FLASH MODE when depressing the shutter release button halfway down in the following conditions 1 low light situation 2 backlit situation The Built in flash does not retract automatically e The built in flash does not discharge when not required even though it has been in the up posi tion See page 32 for more details When the built in flash is used using a lens hood is NOT recommended as it may obstruct the path of the light coming from the flash causing vignetting in the picture corners 9NILOOHS NOILYH dO ODISV8 ONILOOHS NOILVH3dO JISVE Flash Disable Mode The flash does not discharge even if the built in Use this mode if you don t want the built in flash to flash is in the up position The flash disable pop up automatically The flash will not pop up mode is the same exposure mode as the Green automatically even when it is dark nor lights when Operation Mode except that the built in flash the flash is required does not pop up In the flash disable mode the external flash will 1 Set the mode dial to G not discharge either
56. to the desired compensation value 2 The bar graph which indicates the compen sation value appears in the viewfinder and G4 is displayed on the LCD panel played to the side it indicates underexpo sure Exposure compensation does not work in the Metered Manual Mode and Bulb Exposure Mode The exposure compensation range is 3EV to 3EV in 0 5EV stops How to cancel Set the compensation value to 0 The exposure compensation cannot be canceled even if the power is turned OFF or any other exposure mode is set SNOlLVH3dO Q39ONVAGV TURNING OFF THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL The audible PCV signal can be turned off 2 Move the select switch to display on the LCD panel How to cancel 1 Set the mode dial to e You can change the audible PCV signal on or off when the memory lock function is in use or when the focus is in focus e The shutter cannot be released when the mode dial is set to n SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAQV Purpose The memory lock function enables an exposure level lock function to get a correct exposure from a neutral mid tone area of a high contrast scene To set the Memory Lock 1 Position the area to be measured in the viewfinder metering area and depress the memory lock button ML 1 2 is displayed in the viewfinder and audi ble PCV signal can be heard The measured exposure level is memorized for 20 sec onds 3 Recompose the image in the view
57. uction flash feature When using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera it may also help to position the flash as far away from the camera as possible ONLLOOHS NOILVH3dO OISVG WEE ACTIVATE THE BUILT IN FLASH MANUALLY tivate the flash Depress the shutter release button fully and the flash unit discharges 2 After using the flash retract the built in flash by pressing it down into the camera body ONILOOHS NOILYH3dO DISVY l The built in flash starts charging automatically When it is fully charged appears on the LCD panel The flash always discharges even if the subject is not required flash light V who us AHS a The built in flash does not pop up even if the flash pop up button is pushed when the mode dial set to The shutter cannot be released until the flash is fully charged When the built in flash is used using a lens hood Is NOT recommended as it may obstruct the path of the light coming from the flash causing vignetting in the picture corners With the built in flash popped up an external flash cannot be attached to the hot shoe If you would like to use an external flash together with the built in flash see the flash connections on page 68 Flash effective range for the Picture Mode with ISO 100 400 film used Maximum Lens Aperture 1 1 4 f 3 5 4 7 f 5 6 Effective Range approx 0 8 3 9m 0 8 5 6m
58. used properly even if the sub ject is slightly off the center of the AF frame The audible PCV signal can be turned off See details on page 56 The focus indicator 4B blinks when the camera IS not able to obtain proper focus for one of the fol lowing reasons 1 The subject is too close Adjust the camera to subject distance 2 The subject is difficult to autofocus See HARD TO AUTOFOCUS subject on page 60 4 Take the picture Gently depress the shutter release button 5 The built in flash pops up automatically when the use of flash is recommended s The shutter cannot be released if the subject is out of focus e Depress the shutter release button halfway down While is on the camera to subject distance is fixed focus lock To refocus on another subject lift your finger off the shutter release button The built in flash does not retract automatically To retract the flash push it by the top until it clicks into the position e Note that the built in flash pops up even when the subject is far away or beyond the maximum flash effective range See page 35 for the maxi mum flash effective range e Note also that the built in flash pops up even when the lens on your camera is not appropriate for shooting with a flash For more details on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT IN FLASH see page 63 for incom patible lenses Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement du
59. w to set Set the mode dial to When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down amp is displayed in the viewfinder The shutter speed and aperture setting are also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAQV 411 Action Program Mode sNouvuagdo dqaouvAav JIT WieS Aee A This mode selects a faster shutter speed to cap ture a moving subject How to set Set the mode dial to X When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down amp is displayed in the viewfind er The shutter speed and aperture setting are also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel This mode freezes the action and prevent blurred images This mode is especially convenient for active photography Night scene Program Mode s This mode is useful when taking a portrait photo graph with a night scene in the background How to set Set the mode dial to 7 4 Tv i F w AHS A When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down 22 is displayed in the viewfinder The shutter speed and aperture setting are also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel It is possible to photograph subjects and back ground in a balanced way by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow speed to expose the low light background The shutter speed automatically changes in the range of 1 100 to 1 second Use o
60. x battery brands type or an old battery with a new one It may cause explosion or overheating Safe use of your camera n 1 Precautions for your camera 2 Precautions for battery usage 3 Table of contents aea 4 Names of working parts 6 LCD panel indication ssssss 8 Viewfinder indication n 9 Multi 6 segment metering 9 Camera functions available with various lenses10 I BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION 11 23 Attaching the camera strap 11 Loading the batteries seesssssssss 12 Low battery warning 13 Attaching the lens 14 Turning on the power se 16 Operating the shutter release button 16 Using the data back optional 17 Fm loading uc svina noci 18 Unloading film eesssses 21 TABLE OF CONTENTS II BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING 23 36 Using the Green Operation Mode 24 Using the Smart Flash 25 e Auto pop up flash function 25 e Flash disable function 26 Setting the Single Frame Drive Mode 27 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 27 Using zoom lenses aan 28 Holding the Camera 29 Taking a picture sees 30 Selecting
61. y Open the back cover and load the film once again 5 Close the back cover and set the main Switch to ON 6 The film automatically advances to the first frame e Check that and ___ are displayed on the LCD panel e The film counter indication advances one each time the shutter is released VM T 1 The film automatically rewinds at the end of 2 When the film is fully rewound only Q the roll blinks on the LCD panel e During rewinding blinks on the LCD panel indicating that the film is being rewound the exposure counter counts frame numbers in reverse e Never open the back cover until the whole film roll is completely rewound e When removing the film from the camera protect it from exposure to direct sun light NOILVHVd3Hd NOI 1VH34dO DISVY NOIL VHVd3Hd NOILVH3d0 2ISV8 3 Open the back cover and remove the film A roll of 24 exposure film takes about 13 sec onds to rewind Before opening the back cover check that Q is blinking The shutter may be released a frame or more after the specified number of frames have been used as indicated on the film cartridge However those extra frames may be lost in processing When you take important pictures rewind the film when the film reaches the number of frames indicated on the film cartridge Rewinding a film in mid roll If you wish to unload the film before exposing all the frames use this funct
62. ync Flash Mode 2 Ensure that both flash units are fully charged and then shoot e The ratio of the amount of flash light is 1 built in flash 2 dedicated flash unit e Do not combine an accessory with a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip as a malfunction may occur n the Contrast Control Sync Flash Mode the top flash sync speed is 1 60 of second Multi burst flash with the Pentax dedicated flash When discharging more than 2 Pentax dedicated flashes make sure that they are of the same type combine the type B with Type C or Type D with Type E Refer to the overview of Flash Function on page 70 The built in flash can be operated with any type of Pentax TTL dedicated flash unit SNOILvVHAddO Q309NVAQV SNOIlLVH3dO Q3O9NVAQV Overview of Flash Function _ Red eye reduction flash function After the flash is charged the camera automati cally switches to the flash sync speed Automatic aperture setting in the Picture Mode or Shutter Priority AE Mode Flash confirmation in the viewfinder TTL auto flash EE Slow speed sync in the Shutter Priority AE Mode or Metered Manual Mode AF spotbeam Trailing shutter curtain sync flash 4 Contrast control sync flash mode 4 O O O O oO O O O O2 O X O O X X O O O o x O O O O O O O O x X O O O x X X O X

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